We headed back to our local raptor center for an impromtu weekend field trip. The center rehabilitates injured birds and aims to release them back to the wild. Some aren't able to be released, and live there permanently. There are lots of bald eagles, a pair of golden eagles, a peregrine falcon, various owls, a turkey vulture and a few others.
This bald eagle reminded me of my dog, tilting its head when I talked to it.
This barn owl Chilli has lived her whole life here, and thinks she's a person. She has a damaged wing and can't fly.
And then we attempted our family photo. We've done three or four this month already, part of our new year goals. So not easy to get five people looking in one spot with reasonable faces and open eyes, but totally worth it (even for the so-so result)!
Looks like fun! :) I see Mady using her mad camera skills! :)
Posted by: Chrystie DeSmet | 01/27/2011 at 11:58 PM
Isn't it a great place! Bethany has been volunteering out there since last summer. She loves it and is learning so much! She has started to handle the owls and hawks on a glove and will start showing this summer. You should come to one of the shows at Birch Bay State Park. Kids love it!
Teresa T.
Posted by: Teresa Tegt | 01/28/2011 at 02:11 PM
We love seeing FAMILY pictures of you guys. I glad that's a goal!! :)
Posted by: Cheyenne | 01/31/2011 at 10:02 PM
Such interesting images in this blog. I like to watch these. Some beautiful birds seen in the zoo.
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